Decision details

The Cabinet considered the annual report of the Director of Public Health for 2014, which provided details of key health issues affecting the Sefton population.

The Chair referred to the improvements made in the life expectancy for both men and women across Sefton detailed within the report and the widening gap in life expectancy between different areas in Sefton which highlighted the inequalities in health within Sefton. A Member of the Cabinet also referred to the need for public health issues to be taken into account during the consideration of any development proposals and planning applications.

Cabinet Members also referred to the forthcoming retirement of the Director of Public Health, Dr. Janet Atherton and expressed appreciation for the work she had undertaken in Sefton during the last 13 years to improve the quality of health and extended best wishes to her for a happy and healthy retirement.

Decision Made:

That the report be received and be submitted to the Council for publication.

Reasons for Decision:

The report is the statutory independent report of the Director of Public Health.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None.